Evgeni out of GP?

According to secret source (whom I trust, but make your own decision), Evgeni will not do the GP this season, instead, he will do some shows (to make money, I'm guessing they probably pay more than the GP) and will concentrate on Russian Nats, Euros and Worlds.

While I am devastated he won't be at SC, I think this is a good decision. It worked well for Michelle in 2003, and I think it could do wonders for Evgeni to take a break.

Though I believe the show is less pressure on jumps than GPs. But still there will be some jumps, that will continue put the pressure on his leg. I thought if he wants the OGM at 2006, he should take break and get the surgery.

I think he will be better off doing two GP's than doing a bunch of shows, as far as skating is concerned. If money is the priority, his decision may be right. Still, all that skating is likely to do damage to his already injured knee. Plus, show programs don't require the technical perfection the way competitions do. So he could be rusty going into the competitions at the end of the season. I think this is a terrible decision.